Michigan State University’s project Co-Creating Seed Saving Spaces to Develop Native Food Sovereignty and Seed Entrepreneurship aims to partner with Native communities in Nebraska to establish seed saver accelerator spaces that strengthen food and seed sovereignty. These spaces will be equipped for cleaning, storing, and sharing rare and culturally significant seeds.
Funding will also support internships for college students and young adults in Nebraska. Interns will assist coordinators in developing seed saver spaces and organizing related programs, while also receiving mentorship from the project team to advance their education and career pathways.